Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="caprimulgus-asiaticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus) is a bird species in the family Caprimulgidae (nightjars), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 43 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
体長21〜24cmのインド亜大陸・東南アジアに生息するヨタカ。白い喉斑とチャックチャックチャックの鳴き声が特徴。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 29.5 cm | 11.6 in |
| 体重 | 43.0 g | 1.52 oz |
識別
羽毛
Greyish-brown upperparts with black-centred feathers and buff freckling; white throat patch; pale supercilium; males show white primary spots and outer tail corners; underparts barred buff-brown; widespread South Asian species.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: NO.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Loud 'chuck-chuck-chuck-r'; rapid hollow knocking notes accelerating into a trill; carries far across South Asian scrub; distinctive rhythm; very persistent at night
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Caprimulgus |
| 種 | Caprimulgus asiaticus |
Distribution
Indian Nightjar has been recorded in 1 countries.
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